CBS Ends Nearly Century-Old Radio News Service
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Conflict by the Strait of Hormuz and the Global Food Risk
A farmer sprinkles fertilizer over crops at a rice field on the outskirts of Amritsar on July 23, 2024.
Germany Shuts Down Major Aisuru and Kimwolf Botnets
Investigators on Friday said they had worked with partners in the United States and Canada to shut down infrastructure linked to the "Aisuru" and "Kimwolf" networks. The so-called botnets, made up of millions of infected devices, were used for large-scale Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks that can overwhelm entire websites and onlines services.
Germany: Final Campaign Day before Rhineland-Palatinate Vote
Live Published March 20, 2026 last updated March 20, 2026 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on the campaign trail in a state election that sees his CDU tied with the SPD, while Defense Minister Boris Pistorius departs for Asia to meet counterparts. Follow DW for the latest.
Indian Markets Rebound After Midweek Sell-Off
Skip next section Delhi flights may be hit as rain and strong winds disrupt India weather March 20, 2026 Delhi flights may be hit as rain and strong winds disrupt India weather The rainy weather has been triggered by an active western disturbance over northwest India, which intensified rapidly on WednesdayImage: Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times/Sipa USA/picture
How Ukraine's Drone Defenses Can Help Against Iran
Fighting in the Middle East has revealed that many nations are ill equipped to face new forms of warfare, including massive deployment of drones. Attempts to shoot down Iranian drones in the Gulf states using expensive missiles from Western air defense systems have had limited success.
Netanyahu Denies Israel Drew US into Iran Conflict
Skip next section WATCH — For Iranian Americans, Nowruz brings hope — and worry March 20, 2026 WATCH — For Iranian Americans, Nowruz brings hope — and worry The war weighs heavily on communities marking the Persian New Year in Washington, DC, as people gather to celebrate while worrying about loved ones in Iran.
Hungary Blocks €90bn Ukraine Aid Over Druzhba Oil Dispute
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Gulf States Rethink US Bases Amid Iran Conflict
The statements made following an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers on Thursday in Riyadh had one clear subject: Iran. The previous day, in a major escalation of the war which started at the end of February when the US and Israel attacked Iran, the Iranians targeted a major energy hub in Qatar.
Middle East War Disrupts Turkey's Tourism Momentum
The long sandy beaches of Turkey's Mediterranean region are very popular with tourists.
Smugglers force migrants into sea off Comoros, 18 dead
At least 18 African refugees drowned off Comoros after smugglers dropped them into the water some distance from shore as they tried to reach the French island of Mayotte, officials and rescuers said Thursday. About 30 others survived.
Prague rally planned against 'foreign agent' bill
Prague is bracing for what could on Saturday be one of the largest demonstrations in the Czech capital in recent years. In addition to concerns over public media, state institutions and foreign policy, campaigners are warning against draft legislation they say resembles Russian-style restrictions on civil society.